When shopping for outdoor furniture, you may wonder “What is rattan wicker?” Surprisingly, many people called wicker a weaving process, not a type of material. In fact, wicker refers to different types of vines and plants used for making furniture. Wicker is not only natural material but also made from artificial materials that are strong and durable for outdoor use.

Everything you need to know about wicker

Indoor versus Outdoor

Indoor wicker furniture and outdoor wicker furniture are not the same.

These materials can withstand harsh weather, protect the furniture from hot sunlight, windy air or any extreme climate.

For indoor wicker furniture, natural materials like bamboo, cane or rattan are common choices.

The production process

The process of weaving furniture is the same regarding natural and synthetic materials. That’s why there is no difference between the appearances of outdoor poly rattan furniture and indoor natural rattan furniture.

Outdoor wicker looks the same as real wicker

There are lots of styles and weaving types for you, from traditional wicker weaving to more modern and elegant style. You can find wicker furniture with neutral tones, natural colors or even colorful tones.

Material in wicker

There are a variety of material types used in weaving a piece of wicker furniture.

For indoor use, there are many common natural materials: bamboo, rattan, reed, willow. Rattan is the most used material in making indoor wicker. It also used in creating a frame for wicker to be woven around.

Good looking indoor wicker sofa set

These materials, however, should only be indoor. The outdoor extreme sunlight or moisture can easily destroy this wicker furniture, especially in countries with unpredictable weather.

Outdoor wicker furniture is different. Manufacturers usually use synthetic rattan or artificial wicker weaving around an aluminum frame to create outdoor furniture.

Tropical tone outdoor rattan wicker furniture

The metal frame and polyethylene fibers can still keep the natural look of real rattan while being durable against harsh weather.

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